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A review by krys_kilz
Big Girl, Small Town by Michelle Gallen
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am finding it difficult to rate this book. It was very similar to Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, which I enjoyed a bit more than this book. But I still really loved Majella's character. I related to her so much as someone also on the autism spectrum and after I finished, I missed her.
This book is definitely more of a character study firmly rooted in time and place (Northern Ireland after the Troubles), so if that isn't you're thing, then this book is not for you. I picked it up for the autistic main character and in that aspect, it certainly delivered.
This book is definitely more of a character study firmly rooted in time and place (Northern Ireland after the Troubles), so if that isn't you're thing, then this book is not for you. I picked it up for the autistic main character and in that aspect, it certainly delivered.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Fatphobia, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Eating disorder and Suicide